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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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